I'm all about working within a budget but celebrating BIG! You can have both! This list gives some simple birthday theme ideas that I love and some cute ways you can DIY it if you want as well!
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Dr. Seuss
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Birthday Theme
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berry first birthday (more girly)
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Food
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Indoor Birthday Morning Surprise
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Outdoor Necessities
Dr. Seuss
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LOVE this reusable neutral theme!
Happy First Birthday! with Dr. Seuss Babies - by Random House (Board Book)
Easy to print 4x6 photos and use glue dots you already have to attach these too! Much easier than tape. After the party if you keep this in a keepsake box, perfect to pull out for graduation party later!
Pink Gingham 1st Birthday Milestone Banner
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Easy set to order for 20 people and you know it blends well since it's a set already!!
I used these plates ! Had them leftover from a shower and worked with the red and pink! Definitely would go well too if you wanted to be able to use leftovers for more events!
bUCLA 300PCS Gold Disposable Dinnerware Set
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We did mini pancakes with berries on our menu so this tool saved us so much mess and time!!!
4-Cup Pancake Batter Dispenser, Purple
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these work great for ANY theme so no pesky random leftovers with nothing to do with!
It's the day your baby turns 1, they crawl out of their room to all their stuffed animals lined up with party hats ready to start the day off! Hugs all around. I also included special stuffies for the themes!
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Ordered these for all her favorite stuffy friends to help her celebrate!
My baby loves getting hugs from this bear with weighted arms ðŸ˜ðŸ’—
Bless You Precious Child - Poetic Threads Bear
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I think homemade made it so special so bought paper to paint her first birthday banner!
Scotch 75 sq ft 30"x360" Postal Wrapping/Packaging Paper
Outdoor Necessities
We have a big backyard so we are using that but this setup could work great for a park too!!
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Cheap so you can just throw away after & enjoy the rest the day!
Red Tablecloth - Target Only $1!
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These are SO helpful for getting balloons to stick to walls/ceiling without helium! Also any other decor these come in handy!
ALLFUN 1000pcs Clear Double Sided Glue Dots
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If you use a park, they typically have a pavilion! We just used our backyard so got a tent!
10x20 pop up tent
Gifts
Your babies won't remember this birthday much so try to think long term buys to make your home less cluttered with long term rather than random little toys bought!!
Rocking Horses for Kids | Classic Fun & Adventure - Little Tikes
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I wish this was the playset I was able to get, being real I found a cheap one on marketplace ! Shared below, if I was buying myself new this is one I would invest in!
YUFU 5-in-1 Toddler Slide w/ Hoop & Ball
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This is the play-set we have! Found it on marketplace but would buy again new!
OLAKIDS 4-in-1 Foldable Toddler Jungle Gym
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Great for first time cutting but also play food later!
HERSITY Wooden Play Food Set for Toddlers
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10/10 colors, cause & effect, & music that doesn't make you want to wear earplugs!
Fisher-Price Laugh and Learn Magical Lights Fishbowl